The Wisconsin Watercolor Society was founded in 1952 by a group of Wisconsin artists. It was the first Wisconsin art organization to be devoted exclusively to watercolor painting. Its purpose now as then has always been to demonstrate and exhibit meaningful development in the medium of watercolor and to serve as a catalyst for those genuinely interested in watercolor.

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Become a WWS Member

Interested in Joining?

Applicants interested in joining the Wisconsin Watercolor Society should exhibit good design and technical competence and a bent to create rather than recreate.

The Wisconsin Watercolor Society looks for consistency from its member’s work, which arises out of much practice in the watercolor medium and a demonstration of a thorough, inventive, and personal exploration of subject and content. To apply, please read the application guidelines and complete the online form below:

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Twilight at Oporto, Watercolor, 22x30", by Joye Moon

Application Guidelines

Before Sharing Your Portfolio…

You must have ownership and rights to any reference material used. All work submitted should have been painted within the past three years. Should your work not be accepted, you are invited to re-apply the following year.

WWS Board Thoroughly Evaluates Applications

We look for high-quality work, unique personal style, consistency of technique, vision and use of color and design.

Apply Online

    * = REQUIRED

    Your Name *

    Today's Date (mm/dd/yyyy) *

    Your Email Address *

    Your Phone Number *

    Website or Social Media Link

    Address *

    City, State, ZIP *

    ARTIST STATEMENT

    Write a brief, 3-point statement about what you do, the materials and processes you use, end with your personal philosophy: *

    BIOGRAPHY/RESUME

    Your resume should include main artistic activities, plein air competitions, exhibitions, awards, teaching/taking classes, publications you’ve authored, community partnerships and employment in the arts field: *

    UPLOAD YOUR PORTFOLIO (MAX 3MB PER FILE)

    Upload exactly six artworks (JPG, JPEG, PNG, PDF)*






    Upload your inventory list of your art (title, size, year painted) * (MAX 3MB! PDF, DOC, DOCX)

    Questions? Having difficulties submitting your online Membership Application?

    Send your questions and concerns to our WWS Membership Chair:

    Michael Pierson, WWS Membership Chair
    masterpsstudios@yahoo.com
    (262) 993-7546
    330 N. Grandview Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188